SUPPORT VOICES FOR WOMEN AT SHE ROCKS

Sudburians its time to get loud with Voices for Women! Friday May 11^th is the night to head to the Grand for She Rocks, this is a stellar event with an all-star lineup of talented Sudbury women! The event is fittingly held during sexual assault awareness month and proceeds from the evening will go directly to Voices for Women. Voices for Women provides valuable services for women 16+ who have experienced sexual violence, assisting them in navigating the waters as they reclaim their power. Very fittingly May happens to be sexual assault awareness month, what a perfect time to get together for She Rocks! Grab your tickets here for $40 to enjoy a full night of entertainment for a great cause. 

Tell us about Voices for Women and the resources available to women in the area? 

Voices for Women is a Non-Profit which provides many services to women aged 16 and older who have experienced historical sexual violence. Services offered to clients include; crisis intervention services, counselling, drop-in resources, safety planning, therapeutic support groups, documentation completion, and court support. Voices for Women also offers resources for the community through public education and training, as well as community outreach and workshops.

What community work has the organization taken part in?

We participate annually in Take Back the Night and contribute to Pride Awareness. Each May and November the organization runs campaigns for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Violence Against Women Awareness Month respectively. Voices for Women delivers presentations regarding sexual violence to various community partners such as local schools, businesses, and the OHL.

Where do fundraising dollars for the organization go? 

All fundraisers support programming for the organization. We hope that this fundraiser will allow us to sustain such programming,  expand the types of activities we may participate in with the women who use our resources, and increase our capacity to offer community programs, education, and training.

Tell us more about your upcoming fundraiser She Rocks?

She Rocks is a night for the community to come together and not only support women in music, but also support women living with experiences of sexual assault in the community. The support we have received from the community has been outstanding, and several local businesses have generously donated to contribute to the event’s success. Attendees can expect live music performed by local female musicians, dancing, giveaways throughout the evening, and a silent auction.

Who will be performing at the event? 

We’ve been lucky enough to join forces with a fantastic line up of amazing talented female artists from the area, Angie Nussey, Sarah Craig, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Pandora Topp, and Jennifer Herd are just a few of artists we have lined up for our guests.

Where can we get tickets for She Rocks? 

Tickets for “She Rocks – A celebration of women in music” can be purchased here and make sure you’re confirmed to the She Rocks event on Facebook for updates leading up to the event. 

Where can readers find more information about Voices for Women, how can Sudburians get involved? 

You can find Voices for Women online www.voicesforwomen.ca where we offer plenty of information about the organization as well as resources and a wishlist for fundraising. Sudburians can get involved by requesting Voices for Women for sexual violence awareness presentations at their workplaces and educational institutions. They can also donate to the organization to support programming and the women who rely on Voices in the form of modest grocery gift cards, bus passes, non-perishables, art supplies, or monetary donations.